Scholarships
The following scholarships are awarded by the College Scholarship Committee to students who meet their specifications.
Baldwin Honors Scholarship: This scholarship is offered in various increments based on academics. Recipients of the Baldwin Honors Scholarship are granted acceptance into the Baldwin Honors Program, a unique learning community for a select number of students with exceptional academic talent. No special application is necessary for consideration. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains enrolled at Drew as a full-time student in the Baldwin Honors Program, and maintains at least a 3.5 grade point average. Click here to learn more about the Baldwin Honors Program.
Drew Merit-Based Scholarships: The Dean's Award and the College of Liberal Arts Award are offered to first-year applicants with exceptional overall credentials. No special application is necessary for consideration. The award is offered in various increments ranging from $3,000 to $22,000 and is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and that the student's grade point average does not fall below the minimum designated in the award letter for each of two consecutive semesters.
RISE Scholarship for Excellence in Science: Awarded to students with demonstrated aptitude in science. No special application is necessary for consideration. This award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains enrolled at Drew as a full-time student, in good academic standing, and in the coursework required for an intended major in one of the natural or physical sciences, or mathematics and computer science.
Civic Scholar Award: This award, offered in various increments up to 100 percent of tuition, is offered to students who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to community service during their high school years. In addition, recipients will have shown leadership in organizing and implementing community projects, as well as working with people from diverse backgrounds. The award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains enrolled at Drew as a full-time student in the Civic Scholar Program, and remains in good academic standing. Click here for more information about the Civic Scholar Award.
Presidential Scholarships in the Arts: Scholarships up to $10,000 awarded to first-year students, regardless of financial need, for exceptional creative talent in art, creative writing, music, and/or theatre arts (including acting, design, or playwriting). Students must apply for this merit scholarship by submitting an artistic resume, a special essay, and samples of their work as specified in the Drew Admissions Application forms by the February 16 application deadline. The award is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and satisfactory progress (2.0 grade point average) in the College. Although recipients need not major in an artistic field, they must continue to be active in the arts to maintain this merit award. Click here for more information about applying for this scholarship.
Dual-degree (B.A./M.D.) applicants and international students are not eligible for this merit scholarship.
Thomas H. Kean Minority Scholarships: Endowed by the Amelior Foundation and colleagues and friends in honor of Thomas H. Kean upon his arrival at Drew in 1990 as president of the University. Awarded to academically strong ethnic minority students.
Drew Tuition Grant: This Grant is awarded to students demonstrating financial need in increments up to $9,000. In order to qualify, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Drew CLA Supplement or the CSS Profile. First-year students must file the FAFSA and the CSS Profile by February 15 and returning students must file the FAFSA and CLA Supplement by April 1.
Tuition Exchange Program: Drew participates in the Tuition Exchange Program agreement among several hundred colleges and universities in the United States. You will receive up to the full tuition of $37,310 in a Tuition Exchange Program grant, including federal and state grant funding. In order to be eligible for this grant, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not need to be eligible for federal or state funding to be eligible for the Tuition Exchange Program. The grant is renewable for up to 3 additional years, provided you renew your FAFSA application annually. Only students with a parent working in a participating institution can apply for Tuition Exchange. (Each school has its own qualifying criteria.) The number of students offered Tuition Exchange grants varies from year to year. The selection, based primarily on academic criteria, gives priority to first-year applicants, though transfer applicants and returning Drew students may also be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: Tuition Exchange grants are not awarded in addition to other Drew scholarships, need-based or merit-based.
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Named Awards
Funding for many Drew scholarships comes from endowment interest and from many generous donors. Awards allocated from endowment interest are primarily awarded to returning students and most are used to subsidize our Drew need-based and merit scholarship programs.
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Outside/Private Scholarships
Any funds received from sources such as high school scholarships, civic organizations, or foundations, or other benefits, must be reported to the Office of Financial Assistance. Federal regulations require that these awards be treated as educational resources for determining the financial aid applicant’s eligibility. Drew University’s policy is that such resources will first be used to reduce unmet need, then loan eligibility, then work eligibility, and, only if necessary, scholarships and grants. If a student receives no need-based financial assistance, then the combination of all merit and outside resources may not exceed the cost of attendance.
Outside Scholarship Search/List
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